Licensed Vocational Nurse

Deercreekseniorliving; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Abilene, Texas is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, documenting care accurately, and collaborating with other healthcare team members.

The ideal candidate is a licensed practical nurse with strong communication skills, a good understanding of nursing practices, and experience in community or home health settings.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the State’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Monitor and report patient conditions to the RN and physician.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Education

Completed practical (vocational) nursing program

Licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse

Job description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the State’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Collect assessment data and perform observations to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
• Participate in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.
• Preferred: three years nursing experience; community/home health or medical/surgical experience.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

This is an equal opportunity employer. No employment decision is made on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.